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Giving a cute handmade purse to your friends or family brings huge smiles and happy moments to everyone you love. Making this sweet accessory gives you a fun and peaceful activity to enjoy during your free time. It is a wonderful project that brings pure joy and lets you create useful items you can use every day!

Mini Purse Crochet Pattern Using Poly Cherry Yarn

This crochet tutorial guides you through making an elegant mini purse with a textured motif design and a sturdy strap. The purse is constructed beginning with a rectangular base worked in single crochet (SC), followed by alternating rounds of SC and puff stitch motifs that add visual interest and dimension. The handle is crocheted separately and attached securely to the finished body. This pattern neatly combines simple stitches and advanced textured puff stitch techniques for a charming accessory suitable for beginner to intermediate crocheters.

Pattern Highlights

• Rectangular SC base: 8 SC stitches, 32 rows
• Perimeter round of SC around base (80 SC)
• Body constructed in rounds, starting with plain SC, alternating with puff stitch motifs
• Puff stitch motif round: groups of 3 DC + puff stitch
• Repeated motif rounds interspersed with SC rounds for layered texture
• Finishing rounds: 3 rounds of SC to close the top edge
• Handle: crocheted strap using chains and SC worked back and forth for 4 rows
• Final assembly: secure handle ends with SC rounds and attach with stitch markers
• Small and portable design: approx. 3 cm x 11 cm base and adjustable handle length

Notes

• Maintain consistent tension, especially in puff stitches, to ensure even texture and shape.
• Stitch markers are helpful for marking the beginning of rounds and handle attachment points.
• Puff stitches require gathering several yarn loops before closing; be gentle to avoid pulling too tightly.
• The handle length can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing chain and rows.
• Use a tapestry needle for neat weaving in of ends to prevent unraveling, especially for puff stitches.
• Seal yarn ends with a lighter carefully if using synthetic yarns like Poly Cherry.
• This purse design allows customization of height by repeating motif rounds 3–4 times or as desired.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner. The pattern requires knowledge of single crochet (SC), double crochet (DC), working in rounds, basic increases, and textured puff stitches. Familiarity with working back and forth for the handle creation is also necessary.

Materials

• Yarn: Poly Cherry yarn in red (color used in video)
• Crochet Hook: Size 3 crochet hook
• Tools: Scissors, lighter (for sealing ends), tapestry needle for weaving ends, stitch markers

Measurements / Sizing

• Base dimensions: Approximately 3 cm wide by 11 cm long (rectangular).
• Height of purse body: Adjustable; pattern suggests 3–4 repetitions of motifs between SC rounds.
• Handle length: Approximately 18 cm (adjustable by chains and rows).

Gauge (and Stitch Pattern if applicable)

• Gauge is flexible for this project, but consistent tension ensures uniform purse shape.
• Base and body primarily use single crochet (SC) and double crochet (DC) stitches.
• Puff stitch technique provides decorative texture; ensure uniform loop sizes within each puff.

Stitch Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• puff st = puff stitch (gather multiple loops before closing one stitch)

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch:

• Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop (repeat 6 times in the same stitch to have 7 loops on hook).
• Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, securing the puff.
• Chain 1 after the puff to secure the stitch (if pattern requires). The pattern here combines 6 yarn loops into one puff stitch.

Crochet Pattern

Step 1: Base (Rectangular Panel)

• Begin by making 8 single crochet (SC) stitches.
• Work back and forth in rows for 32 rows total. Each row has 8 SC stitches.
• This forms a rectangular base with approximate dimensions of 3 cm by 11 cm.
• At the end of the rectangle, work a round of single crochet stitches evenly spaced around the perimeter of the base, totaling 80 SC stitches for this round. This completes the base and prepares it for building up the body in rounds.
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Step 2: Body – Motif 1 (3 Solid Rounds)

• Begin working in rounds around the base.
• Work 3 full rounds of plain single crochet (SC) around the base.
• These rounds create a sturdy foundation before the textured motifs begin.

Step 3: Body – Motif 2 (Textured Puff Stitch Round)

• Begin this round by slip stitching to start in any stitch.
• Chain 3 (counts as 1 DC).
• Work 2 more double crochet (DC) stitches in the next two stitches (so 3 DC total including the initial chain 3).
• Next, work a puff stitch: pull up 6 yarn loops together into one puff stitch in the following stitch (gather 6 loops in the same stitch and close into one puff).
• Skip one stitch after the puff stitch.
• Repeat this pattern all around the round: 3 DC (Chain 3 plus 2 DC) + puff stitch, skip 1 stitch.
• This creates a beautiful textured motif consisting of clusters and puff stitches spaced evenly.
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Step 4: Connecting & Repetitions

• Work one round of plain single crochet (SC) to connect and stabilize the motifs.
• Repeat the Motif 2 puff stitch round alternating with the plain single crochet round.
• Repeat this motif sequence 3 to 4 times depending on how tall you want the purse body to be (approximately noted between timestamps 14:31 – 14:34 in the tutorial).
• Each repetition adds rich texture and height to the purse.
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Step 5: Finishing the Body

• After completing your desired number of motif repeat rounds, work 3 final rounds of single crochet (SC) to close the top of the purse body.
• These final rounds give a firm edge for attaching the handle and finishing the purse.

Step 6: Handle

• To create the strap: chain 5.
• Starting from the second chain from the hook, work 4 single crochet (SC) stitches back along the chain.
• Turn and work 4 rows of SC back and forth on this chain foundation.
• By completing 4 rows, the strap length should be approximately 18 cm, but this can be adjusted by adding or subtracting chains or rows according to preference.

Step 7: Assembly

• Use stitch markers to position the handle ends evenly on top of the purse body.
• Attach the handle ends securely by working a final round of single crochet (SC) around the top edge of the purse, incorporating these handle ends into the stitches.
• This integration secures the handle firmly to the body.
• Cut your yarn and use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose yarn ends neatly.
• Optionally, if using synthetic yarn like Poly Cherry, carefully seal yarn tails with a lighter to prevent unraveling.
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Assembly & Finished Size

• The purse base measures approximately 3 cm x 11 cm.
• Purse height is variable; typical height is generated by 3–4 motif repeat rounds plus finishing rounds.
• Handle length is designed to be approximately 18 cm, comfortable for a small handbag or wristlet.
• Construction using rounds ensures seamless texture and professional finish.
• Stitch markers assist in precise handle positioning for balance and durability.

Conclusion

This mini purse pattern combines simplicity and textured sophistication using basic crochet stitches and puff stitch motifs. Beginning with a firm rectangular single crochet base, the body builds up in textured rounds that alternate puff stitch patterns with plain single crochet for stability and elegance. The working-in-round construction produces a seamless, neat appearance while maintaining the flexibility to customize height and handle length.

Crocheters will appreciate the balanced combination of textured visual interest and practical design, ideal for gifting or personal use. The pattern encourages mastering puff stitch techniques and working round construction, valuable skills for various crochet projects.

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